Romanian Couple Arrested In Italy For Looting Quake-Damaged Houses

At least two people have been arrested in Italy for looting earthquake-damaged homes.

The two are a Romanian man and woman and both were arrested while officers riding motorcycles were on duty to navigate rubble-strewn streets.

Both were driving a car with German plates. They were suspected of looting in Preta and were arrested.

Italy was struck with a massive earthquake last week that killed 292 people and the hardest-hit town was Amatrice. Hundreds of homes collapsed too and many became unsafe to inhabit.

According to the police, the pair is in their 40s and are alleged to have stolen about 300 euros cash, clothing and other items.

Meanwhile, it is also learned some people are sleeping in their cars parked near their homes in fear of getting looted.

Besides the looting incidence, an Italian bishop said Pope Francis was jolted awake by the quake and went to celebrate a Mass for people suffering in the catastrophe.

Usually lootings are common in such situations when people are forced to flee their homes and live somewhere else. Share your own views how the local government should cope up with such people who have the mentality of taking advantaged and loot houses. Use the below given comment box.